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April 14, 2015

Aaron Stringer doubles at King of the Mountain

Over 60 drivers attended the inaugural “King of the Mountain” race held at Toowoomba, Australia. Aaron Stringer took dominant TQs in both the Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truggy classes and in the Truck final Aaron got a clean start from pole position and just cleared out and won the final by over 3 laps. Buggy then was the last race of the event and Aaron got an o.k. start from pole with 2nd and 3rd in close pursuit, but 3 minutes in the race the computer suffered a glitch causing the race to be stopped while the issue was fixed. The second start to the A-main was much better and Aaron was able to drive away from his opposition. By the end of the 40 minute main Aaron had put 2 laps on the 2nd place taking his second win of the weekend and the mantle as “King of the Mountain”.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

April 14, 2015

Taylor Petersen joins Xray

Xray have announced the signing of talented US off-road racer Taylor Petersen to their team. The multiple US Nationals and World Championship finalist will attend at various races across the USA and he had the following to say about the deal:

I would like to Thank Xray/RC America for the opportunity to race for them again, as I feel they have the best platform for me to succeed with. Xray has made leaps and bounds the last few years and I know they will never stop improving, and I will do my best to show the public how good this car really is. I Look forward to seeing everyone at the races!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 14, 2015

Team Associated RC8B3 Team Kit 1/8th nitro buggy

Following a first teaser Team Associated have released the full details in their all-new RC8B3 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Completely designed from the ground up the buggy builds on a hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium chassis designed for optimum weight distribution, ground clearance, and better overall handling. As a result, the buggy is meant to change directions faster, and to be more compliant and stable in rough terrain. The RC8B3 has also received an updated suspension that features a pillow-ball front upright for maximum steering and durability. Refined 16mm Big Bore hard-anodised aluminium threaded shocks and 3.5mm alloy shock shafts provide plush suspension travel. The RC8B3 features precision universal drive shafts front and rear to keep suspension travel free through the entire stroke. The kit comes including a Pro-Line RC8B3 clear body and Team Associated moulded wing.

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April 14, 2015

Max Mört joins Alphaform Reds JQRacing Team

Alphaform Reds JQRacing havoc announced the signing of young and talented Max Mört from Finland to their factory team. Max will now be running Reds Racing engines, LRP electronics, AKA tyres, Savöx servos, GHEA Accessories and Maugrafix stickers. Max has been a part of the JQRacing team for quite a few years and he will now be getting a full factory ride.

Source: JQRacing [jq-products.com]

April 14, 2015

Joel Valander sweeps Model Expo Race

Last weekend the final round of the Finnish National Winterjumps 1/10th off-road series was held at the annual Model Expo fair that, combined with other fairs held at the same time, attracted some 40,000 visitors in total. The race was held in 2WD and 4WD electric off-road classes and it attracted some 40 entries to race on a purpose-built concrete track with carpet-clad jumps. In the 2WD class, run on Saturday, Joel Valander controlled the qualifiers to secure the overall TQ. Team mate Lari Jäppinen would start from 2nd into the finals.

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April 14, 2015

Lee Martin sweeps BRCA 1/10th Buggy Nationals Rd1

The first round of this year’s BRCA 1/10th Electric Off-Road Nationals was held at the Robin Hood Raceway. Team Associated’s Neil Cragg took the TQs in both the 2WD and 4WD classes but it was Yokomo’s Lee Martin who ended the day on top of the podium in both classes. Neil came in 2nd while Yokomo driver Tom Cockerill completed the top 3 result both in 2WD and 4WD.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

April 14, 2015

Carson Wernimont doubles at JBRL Nitro Series Rd1

The opening round of the 2015 Jimmy Babcock Racing League series was held at the Pro-Line Raceway in Banning, California. Run in several 1/8th off-road categories including 1/8th E-Buggy the event always attracts a good mixture of World-renown drivers and local talent. In the premier class of 1/8th Nitro Buggy Team Associated’s Carson Wernimont took the win driving a prototype of the forthcoming RC8B3 buggy in front of Drew Moller (HB) and newly signed Mugen racer Adam Drake.

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April 14, 2015

Team Associated RC8B3 Team Kit – Teaser

Team Associated have released a first teaser for their long awaited new 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Called the RC8B3 the buggy will be the first major revamp of the original RC8 design that was long run as the RC8.2. No details or other images are available yet but you can expect the full features and specifications of the vehicle that won this year’s NeoX race, to surface very soon.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]